Tag: Sunset Healthcare Solutions

CHICAGO – Peak Degrees secured a distribution deal with Sunset Healthcare Solutions right before Medtrade West in April to crack the HME market for its StrongArm Comfort Cane.  Chris Pesek, a sales and marketing exec at Peak Degrees, says the company wants to give people as many opportunities as possible to buy the cane, which is already available online.  “It started direct to consumer to prove the demand and that has been proven,” Pesek said of the numerous testimonials...

CLEVELAND – Medical Service Company has acquired Ascension St. Vincent’s Medical Equipment, a full-service DME provider located in Evansville, Ind.  “As part of this exciting acquisition, MSC has expanded its partnership with Ascension from Central Indiana now down to Evansville,” the company stated in an announcement. “We are also thrilled to welcome the new team members joining the MSC family. We look forward to offering our industry-leading chronic care solutions...

CHICAGO – Sunset Healthcare Solutions will be StrongArm Comfort Cane’s main distribution partner in the home care market. The distributor will feature the cane at its booth at Medtrade West, April 4-6 at the Phoenix Convention Center. “We are excited to provide this new, unique and innovative product for our customers,” said Tom Munar, business and product development at Sunset Healthcare Solutions. “We’ve been strategically targeting distribution partners in new...

CHICAGO - Sunset Healthcare Solutions has successfully passed the ISO 13485 and MD-SAP audit of its Chicago and Bloomingdale, Ill., facilities and will receive full certification this month. “This certification is our next step in establishing Sunset as a global medical device manufacturer,” says Joe Consoli, quality and regulatory director. “The outcome could not have been better.” The milestone allows Sunset to expand manufacturing capabilities and provide an array of medical...

CHICAGO - Sunset Healthcare Solutions has acquired RoEzIt Dermal Care and CPAP Moisture Therapy from Texas-based Lousal Enterprises, Inc. Both patented formulas are petroleum-free and designed to increase patient compliance, as they combat the side effects of oxygen and CPAP therapy, respectively. “Sunset was a successful reseller of these products for years, and when they were no longer available, it quickly became apparent that the market and patient base really missed them,”...

CHICAGO - The new Zoey CPAP cleaning device from Sunset Healthcare Solutions is the company's first foray into manufacturing a more complicated device.Sunset Healthcare manufactures some respiratory supplies in Chicago, but it's often viewed in the HME industry as more of a distributor.“We're actually more of a manufacturer, so it's extremely exciting to manufacture a product like this,” said PJ Ruflin, vice president of business development. “Six years ago, it wouldn't have been...

CHICAGO - Sunset Healthcare Solutions now has a stake in the CPAP cleaning market. The company announced Feb. 1 that it is now manufacturing and selling the Zoey CPAP Cleaner exclusively through the HME provider channel. “Zoey marks our investment in manufacturing and developing Sunset products for the coming generation of sleep apnea patients,” said Greg Wood, chief business development officer. “This is just the start of it.” The Zoey uses activated oxygen to clean masks,...

A. There are several ways you can strengthen your business.DisplayIt's important to develop a great display plan for your products. Contact manufacturers to request free pamphlets, videos and samples to display prominently throughout the store and at checkout.Showcase your products by theme. Patient discomfort is a common concern, so consider setting up a sample table with products like CPAP pillows, mask liners and moisturizers.In a study cited by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, 40% of patients...

A. Children are at the highest risk for serious complications from asthma. Providers can help improve quality of life for young patients by educating them on proper inhaler technique and suggesting tools to maximize treatment.A recent study in the Journal of Hospital Medicine reported that almost half of participants ages 2 to 16 used their inhalers incorrectly during treatment. Nearly 18& of patients in the group did not incorporate a spacer device.A spacer is a large tube that fits onto mouthpiece...

A. Firebreaks are incredibly important and inexpensive devices that can save patients' lives and reduce injuries.Crucial componentHousehold fire is an important concern for home oxygen patients. Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of fires, but they can also be started by candles, gas stoves or other sources of ignition. The firebreak is a thermal fuse that stops the flow of oxygen during therapy, in the event that the downstream tubing is accidentally ignited. They are fitted to the patient's...